The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-06-19
PERSONAL AND SOCIfY.
what Society Has Boon ing.

More than the usual number LADIES' have
entertained their friends duriugie iast week
Teas seem TO have been the popr' form, as the
hours were a tTihe later than fths customary
receptions, and the heat of INLAY had abated
somewhat
The many friends Of theorty-nine gradu-
atss of the Heh-school fill Tomlinson Hall
completely on Monday nigh on the occasion of
the commencement exerciS. As usual, more
young ladies' than gentlesn have completed
the allotted course of 1dy. The speakers
we're selected by the ass, and presented
their several subject in an interesting
mszner. No flowers we permitted ana it was
very sensible order. Is very doubtful if the
graduates received mar floral tributes at their
homes. which shows tit flowers are given by
iirntriug friends morton effect than because
Iney really want to Sc them. 1t has been
known TO be a fact thu parents and other rela-
Iyos have made greatfforts TO have the young
.ady IN whom th,y wee particularly interested
fseeive more oa'ksts and bouquets than any
other, and have CONSUMES gone so far as for
each to give than one on the night in
question. The aziety some of these relatives
have felt. as, wttoencil or on their fingers, they
bave counted no many pieces each one has re-
Seved, can only appreciated by one who has
experienced suchn ordeal.
few weeks of Perceptions from to s. which
have been fashioIble for so long They do not
differ except in aud hour. The hostess
and assistants recere Other assistants invite
the guests into the efreshment-room, where the
usual tea or chocolse and waters, and ices, and
cake are served Te house is decorated with
flowers, and after a bort time spent in conyers-
ing with friends, adiux are made and that is
about all they amour o. Yet they are a pleas
ant and agreeable wy Of meeting acouaint-
ances.
On Monday Mrs. Janes T. Wright gave an in
formal company fe Mrs Cunningham, of
Evansville. WEDNESDAY from to 6 Miss Lucy
Hamilton entertained friends at her home on
the corner OF Park Feuue and Cherry street,
and Mrs. John II. Holiday gave q tea in honor
OF Misses Ray and P@i Mitchell of Jefferson
VILE For Thursday Ms. S. A. johnson invited
3 large mum Der of guess to her home on North
PEI asylvania street. t. one OF the bandsom est
pntari ailments of the eek The Misses Wal
pole also entertained To same afternoon a con-
genial party of friends. Mrs. A. B. Gates and
daughter gave one of heir delightful events
The hours were from g. and both ladies and
gentlemen were in attenance Mrs Noble But
Ter was the last one TO give tea, hers taking
place on Friday, at herspacious home on Park
avenue.
Tennis grows slowly ad surely in favor. and
there is seldom a day to warm. for those who
sDjoy the exercise. toplay. Miss Katherine
Lewis has pretty shadd court and on Tues
day afternoon, q partyof young people with
racket and ball. spent several hours ut the
pastime On WEDNESDAY Miss Elma Comley
had nu N Der or her yong friends out at the
arsenal for like en- trtdnment The court Is
spacious, and gives ample opportunity for the
game. The pretty, tasteful costumes OF the
players made the game an enjoyment to the
lookers-on as well as o participants. Miss Com
ley's hours were from till o'clock. Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. Ovid Jsmeson gave a pleasant ten
mis- party TO few cmgenial friends. and many
courts have been oscIpied by impromtu parties
during the early evening hours
The Sunday schools are in the midst of their
picnic season. and nearly all who have them in
charge make arrangements for excursions so far
from the city thu steam cars are the mode of
transportation. The Knights of Honor, St.
Paul's Church, loberts Park Church. Friends
Church and the Fortnightly Literary Club
among the prominent organizations which have
taken day in the woods during the last week.
Among the pplIc entertainments that have
attracted large gatherings have been the recep-
tion and ball of tie letter-carriers at Tomlinson
Hall. on Wednesday night, where music and
dancing made TIE hours pass all too rapidly.
The Womanb Relief Corps OF George II.
Thomas Post, G. A r.. had of the most
complete military lawn fetes. at Captain Rir-
ters residence. ever given in the city Tents
were SrseLcu. DAuS huu Obucr war rofuinueFS
were used as decorations, while a band rendered
patriotic selections. The ladies having it in
charge served refreshments
There have been few home weddings during
the last week, though many indianapolis people
were interested In some which took place in
other parts Of the State The Fish Studebaker
nuptials at South Bend, the Eddy -Schenck
wedding q: Louis vile, and the marriage of Mr..
Scott c. Bone. city editor of the Sentinel, to
MfoaM Mas 81 And lad
by parties from here.
The closing exercises and reception of the In
dianapolis Institute were held on Thursday and
Friday evenings and were largely attended.
The school has been very successful in this its
frst year, and the Episcopalians have. after sew
srai ventures. succeeded in establishing a church
school